short readsJan 18, 2024 Key facts about the nation’s 47.9 million Black Americans The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 47.9 million in 2022, up about a third (32%) since 2000.
fact sheetJan 18, 2024 Facts About the U.S. Black Population Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.